Politics

Political analysts Donna Hoffman and Sara Mitchell talk about recent and upcoming trips to the state by potential GOP presidential contenders and the work to be done by Iowa Democrats.

Jared Moninger, who identifies as transmasculine, started his social transition at age 12 and has received gender-affirming care since then. His mother says today he is thriving.

Political experts analyze the results of the latest Grinnell College National Poll as well as recent headlines on the indictment of former President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow.

Vice President Kamala Harris visited Des Moines to discuss reproductive health a day after a federal judge in Texas heard arguments in case that could limit access to a key drug used for medical abortions.

Host of The New York Times podcast The Daily Michael Barbaro discusses the recent criticisms lodged at the Times by its own contributors over its coverage of transgender issues.

Journalists and experts share the latest news, including pre-historic sloth fossils found in southwest Iowa, a homeless camp razed by Cedar Rapids midwinter and more.

Next week marks the start of the 2023 Iowa legislative session. After the Midterm elections, Republicans have even more power this year, including a supermajority in the Senate.

Iowa has long been known as a local-control state when it comes to schools. On this encore episode of Talk of Iowa, a look at how state laws passed in recent years have affected the decision-making power of local school districts and boards.

Outgoing state treasurer Michael Fitzgerald said disorganization in the Iowa Democratic Party led to a red wave in the state this fall.

Outgoing Attorney General Tom Miller reflects on his 40 years in office and discusses the money coming to the state after another opioid settlement.